Cowboys fall to Buccaneers at home, raising concerns for Dallas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Arlington, Texas on Thursday night. Dak Prescott threw two interceptions, the second coming late in the game after a deflection. The Cowboys, now 2-3, had the chance to build momentum but instead face questions during a nine-day break before facing Green Bay and Philadelphia. The Bucs improved to 1-4, with Jalon Daniels making his first start at quarterback. Dallas struggled offensively, particularly with CeeDee Lamb sidelined by a quad injury after only two catches.
- •Prescott throws two interceptions in the loss.
- •Cowboys held only two leads during the game.
- •CeeDee Lamb left with a quad injury.
- •Dallas is now 2-3, looking to regroup.
- •Next game is against Green Bay on October 17.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones' Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers
"ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones had his fingers entwined in front of him as he glanced up toward the big video board with a concerned look on his face. Right after his Dallas Cowboys fell behind against winless Tampa Bay, Dak Prescott threw an interception.
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